ESPN Magazine: The Body Issue

Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. Athletes put their bodies on the line. Here are the scars to prove it.


Laird Hamilton - Big Wave Surfer - Introduced tow-ins, revolutionizing the sport.



Torry Holt - Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver - Holds NFL record with 6 consecutive 1,300-yard seasons.



Randy Couture - MMA Fighter - UFC best 5-time champ across 2 weight classes.



Bryan Clay - American Decathlete - The reigning Olympic champion and a world champion in 2005.

My friend and kickball teammate, the very talented Koji Toyama, shot this gallery of weathered athletes. What they put their bodies through on a daily basis is incredible and these photos capture that reality beautifully.

Check out the rest of the photos HERE.